Summary
According the study carried out within the school, there are more facilities for outdoor than the indoor sporting activities. This poses a challenge because some sporting activities cannot be carried out in an unfavorable weather. There is therefore need to convert two of the racquet courts to be used for indoor activities. This will be accompanied by the introduction of indoors adventure courses within the school curriculum. Some of the indoor sporting facilities to be installed at the courts include the indoors swimming facilities and a school gymnasium.
Problem Statement
Outdoor sporting activities have been in most cases hampered under extreme weather conditions like winter or during the rainy season hence the need to have a solution which entails the installation of the indoors sporting facilities like a swimming pool and a gymnasium center.
Discussion
Equipment
The equipment needed for the construction of an indoor swimming pool include; an automated dosing system, the underwater lighting and sound equipment, water filters and pumps, showers, electrical control panels as well as pool ladders and slides, coping stones and mosaics. Other equipment for the facility includes liners, a pool cover, pool heaters, ventilation systems and countercurrent units, automatic pool cleaners and dehumidifiers (Faigenbaum, 2009).
Procedure for the Construction
Given that the pool is to be constructed on a racquet court, the appropriate shape for the same is rectangular. The pool is a vinyl liner pool and the average time for its completion is two weeks. The steps to be undertaken during the construction include the following; clear with the authorities so as to approve the construction of the pool. Dig the pool hole; 4-5 feet in depth and 25 meters in length and 18 meters wide. This is to be followed by the installation of wall supports. The panels are to be installed from one end to the other. Plumb the pool and pour the concrete collar. Backfill the area around the pool and then install the coping stones to help in holding the liner in place.
Put concrete on the floor and wall of the pool. The pump and filters are to be installed at this stage. The pool should be cleaned and mounted with gaskets. Mount the liner and install the other equipment to the pool. These include automatic cleaners, heaters, the pool cover and dehumidifiers. Fill it with water (Jensen, 2003).
School Gymnasium
The equipment for this facility include, concrete, glued laminated beams and columns, thermal moisture protection equipment, conveying equipment, fire suppression equipment, plumbing equipment, integrated automation facilities, heating and ventilation equipment, air conditioners, metal decking and fabrications, masonry, the lighting, operational, maintenance and electrical systems, utilities and gym equipment and accessories.
Procedure for construction
The first step entails assembling all the required accessories. The most appropriate gym plan is to be used. Decide on the accessories to be included in the gym and they include, exercise mats, pull-up bars, fitness steps, trampolines and rock climbing walls among others. Pick the wood to be used. The dimensions of the area are should be determined. Raise the gym structure and fit it with the lighting and other electrical facilities. The floor should be furnished to make it suitable for various gymnastic activities. Fit the ventilation and heating system as well as the various accessories including the rock climbing walls set in the structure.
Swimming Pool Budget
Gymnasium Budget
Conclusion
With the introduction of these indoor sporting facilities it is necessary to introduce a gymnastic course with qualified personnel to teach the students the various gymnastic activities (Sawyer, 2009). In addition, the completion of a pool makes it necessary to introduce a swimming course in the school curriculum so as to teach the students how to swim.
References
Faigenbaum, A. (2009). Youth Strength Training: Programs for Health, Fitness, and Sport. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Jensen, C. (2003). Administration and Management of Physical Education and Athletic Programs. Illinois: Waveland PressInc.
Sawyer, T. (2009). Facilities planning for health, fitness, physical activity, recreation and sports. Illinois: Sagamore Publishing.